To take action, becoming involved in publicity campaign, would be great (5)
I believe the answer is:
super
'be great' is the definition.
(both can mean excellent)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for super that I've seen before include "Delightful" , "Excellent; policeman" , "(Of product) of extra fine quality" , "Prefix meaning terrific or great" , "Excellent - small-part actor" .)